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donna30
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 Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: Which Drill?? |
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Hi can anyone advise which kind of drill i should buy.
I want it to put up curtain poles, shelves etc....
I did look at a hammer drill but i`m not sure.
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Donna x |
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chippymike
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| hello Donna, yeah you need a hammer drill for drill brick work to put up shelves etc ryobi are a good brand for diy drills are available at B&Q |
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Telmay
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Putting up curtain poles can be a bit of a swine, as you may find your trying to drill into the lintel - can you not just borrow one from a friend? Or better still get some mug, i mean nice person to put them up for you 
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donna30
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies 
I`m off to have a look in B&Q.
I usually do just borrow from a friend or get him to do the drilling but i think at the age of 30 and after 14 years of being in my own home, its about bloomin time that i owned one and done it myself
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The Weegie
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Donna, It all depends on how often you are going to use it. Like chippymike you can't go wrong with Ryobi. Erbauer which is screwfix own make seem to be popular with a couple of people I know. Bosch green is also a good make for a diyer.
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ultimatehandyman
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donna30
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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| It all depends on how often you are going to use it |
Hopefully, after i`m done now, as little as possible
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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for what you need, I would go for a basic corded Bosch with hammer function - decent price, good quality and will last you many, many years - somnething like this one for £35
plus this set for £10
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donna30
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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iceni
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I have both of the above, but also have a battery drill which is far more convienient as can also be used to insert screws etc.
However, if you are going to drill into brick often; a hammer drill is more use. Mind you these day most interior walls are studwork (plasterboard on a wooden frame) or soft-ish blocks.
If you can afford it. try and get a battery drill with a Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) battery. These don't lose their charge when left in the shed and also charge to about 80% in 30 mins. |
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mannop125
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| If you are just putting curtin rods up and only using the drill a couple times a year, I would go with a black and decker. You can get a good one cheap because they are always on sale at the local home centers. You don't need a hammer drill unless you are going into a tough material such as concrete. If you want a heavby duty drill, corded, and will use this drill a lot, go with a Milwaukee hammer drill. For a cordless, again depending upon how many times you use the drill. Milwaukee, Dewalt, Bosch or any of the good names will work. |
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